Horticulture
Fair goers can anticipate educational poultry experience
With a stop movement order in place for the state’s poultry industry, 4-H members have created innovative projects for the Kansas State Fair.
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Horticulture
Harvesting sweet potatoes in your Kansas garden
Sweet potatoes should be harvested no later than the first fall freeze because cold temperatures can damage the sensitive roots. However, you may want...
Horticulture
Little barley in lawns
Many people mistake little barley (Hordeum pusillum) for a little foxtail because the foxtail and little barley seedheads are similar. However, little barley is...
Horticulture
Weird squash in your garden?
Occasionally we receive a call from someone who has a squash (or cucumber or melon) that just doesn’t look like what was supposedly planted....
Horticulture
Storing apples
You can enjoy apples from January to June – with the right conditions. Some apple cultivars can be stored for longer periods than others....
Horticulture
Controlling weeds in Kansas
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Weed control in lawns seems to be an ongoing chore! There is no one control for all weeds,...
Horticulture
Asparagus and rhubarb in the autumn season
Harvest is long past, but now is the time asparagus and rhubarb plants build up needed reserves for the next year. Be sure water...
Horticulture
Power raking and core-aeration
September is the optimum time to power rake or core-aerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their...
